They let us die then — and they’re letting us die now.
In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, host Joshua Robert draws a chilling line from the government’s silence during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s to today’s deliberate defunding of LGBTQ+ resources — from the shutdown of the 988 suicide hotline’s queer-specific support to attacks on HIV care, trans healthcare bans, and the erasure of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.

With hard facts, historical context, and fiery commentary, this episode breaks down how the playbook hasn’t changed — only the headlines have. It’s a must-listen deep dive into queer history, modern policy, and the ongoing fight for our lives.

🎧 Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or an ally, this episode will inform, enrage, and empower you.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Hot Flash, we dive deep into the true story of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera — two legendary transgender activists and queer revolutionaries who helped ignite the Stonewall Riots and launched the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Often erased from mainstream narratives, Marsha and Sylvia were trans women of color, sex workers, and street queens who risked everything for freedom, visibility, and justice. From founding STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries) to caring for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, their legacy goes far beyond the riot.

We unpack the real history of Pride, the pain and power behind Stonewall, and how these fierce activists were both celebrated and sidelined in their lifetimes. If

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What if your marriage wasn’t legally recognized—just because you were gay?
In this powerful episode of HOT AIR, we dive deep into the landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 decision that made same-sex marriage legal across all 50 states in the U.S.

You’ll learn:

• The true story behind Jim Obergefell and his fight for dignity, love, and equality after the death of his husband
• Why this case became the civil rights battle of a generation
• How the Supreme Court ruled on marriage equality, and what it means for LGBTQ+ Americans today
• The backlash, resistance, and ongoing legal threats to this historic decision

We break down the emotional, legal, and political sides of this pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history—and why it still matters in 2025.

Whether you lived through it or are just learning about it now, this episode is a reminder that equal rights were never handed out—they were fought for. And that fight isn't over.

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